The following reference used in this module is also used in our Pharmacology 2019 Current Concepts module: Molloy L. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A pharmacotherapy primer. J Pediatr Health Care. 2017;331(2):246-256.

Sample Question

Q. A child with a prosthetic heart valve has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infection. In addition to vancomycin, which of the following adjunct medications are administered during the first two (2) weeks of therapy? SELECT TWO (2) A. clindamycin (Cleocin) B. dexamethasone C. gentamicinD. methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) E. rifampin (Rifadin)